Gallery: No. 24 UCLA men’s basketball squeezes out close win against California

By Jeremy Chen

January 22, 2021 at 6:10 p.m.

No. 24 UCLA men’s basketball edged out a narrow win versus California in Haas Pavilion. The Bruins hold the No. 1 spot in the Pac-12, continuing their undefeated record in conference play.

Junior guard Jules Bernard passes the ball to redshirt junior forward Cody Riley.

Junior guard David Singleton loses his defender as he drives into the lane off a screen from Riley.

Sophomore guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. is met in the air by a defender as he goes for a layup.

Sophomore guard Johnny Juzang delivers a block from behind as guard Ryan Betley attempts a layup, one of Juzang’s two rejections in the game.

Sophomore guard/forward Jake Kyman keeps his eyes set on the rim after releasing a 3-pointer. Kyman made his only 3-point attempt of the game.

Juzang points toward the UCLA basket after forcing a Cal turnover.

Riley throws up a small floater. Riley led the Bruins in scoring with 13 points, finishing 6-of-10 from the field and 1-of-2 from the line.

Bernard cleans the offensive glass as he rips away the ball from three Cal defenders. Bernard was tied for the second-most rebounds for UCLA with seven boards.

Riley finishes on a strong drive to the rim.

Juzang utilizes his length to shoot a high floater above Cal forward Grant Anticevich.

Redshirt sophomore guard Tyger Campbell embraces the contact as he goes to the basket for a layup.

Jaquez scrambles on the floor as he wrestles for a jump ball. Jaquez led the team with three steals.

 

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